Pilgrimage - Religious Tourism in Slavonia

Destinations of Pilgrimage and Religious Tourism in Slavonia

The Shrine of the Lady of Sanctuary in Aljmaš (SVETIŠTE GOSPE OD UTOČIŠTA U ALJMAŠU)

The Shrine of the Lady of Sanctuary in Aljmaš represents the most important pilgrimage center in the East Croatia. Aljmaš is a well equipped tourist spot with several catering facilities, equipped parking lots, as well as some interpretation options relating to the shrine. Aljmaš also offers other attractive tourist options both in the town and its immediate surroundings. This primarily includes the bank of Danube in one of the most accessible locations in the region and the lose proximity of Kopacki rit Nature Park, as well as the Erdut Vineyards and Erdut itself. Tourist signage and tourist information for the shrine and the supporting religious facilities have been made available through cooperation between the County, the Municipality of Erdut and the local tourist boards. ( www.svetiste-aljmas.com)

The Shrine of the Lady on Water in Ilaca (Svetište Gospe Ilačke)

The Shrine of the Lady on Water in Ilaca is the most frequented shrine in Vukovar-Srijem County. The shrine was created in 1865 when a well of water burst out on the way from Nijemci to Ilaca. That same night, a resident of Ilaca saw the Blessed Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus in her arms in his sleep – she told him the well was hers and that he should fence it and not let anyone have their cattle drink there. The young man fenced the well, and the first pilgrims to Ilaca named it the Lady’s Water. Water still flows from the well. They put a statue of Virgin Mary next to the well and unusual events became more and more frequent. Therefore, in 1870 they blessed the church next to the well with a public garden and stations of the Way of the Cross. A roofed area with an altar has been provided for outdoor festivities and in 1981 they built a stone chapel with a statue of the Lady of Ilaca. The shrine is visited by pilgrims from across Croatia throughout the year. ( Svetište Gospe Ilačke : http://www.tzvsz.hr/?&article_id=137)

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